The James R Thorpe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The James R Thorpe Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $342,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$342,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $328,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $293,500 | 1 | $7.5 million |
| 2023 | $328,000 | 1 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $342,000 | 32 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
The James R Thorpe Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The James R Thorpe Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 32 | $342,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Emergency Service Inc | Senior programming | $25,000 |
| Alive & Kickin | General operating | $17,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Twin Cities | Senior programming | $16,500 |
| Southeast Seniors | General operating | $16,000 |
| Children's Law Center of Minnesota | Youth programming | $15,000 |
| Creatempls | Youth programming | $15,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Youth programming | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Elder Justice Center | General operating | $15,000 |
| Nokomis Healthy Seniors | General operating | $15,000 |
| Senior Community Services | General operating | $15,000 |
| Illusion Theater and School Inc | Youth programming | $14,000 |
| Longfellowseward Healthy Seniors | General operating | $14,000 |
| Help at Your Door | General operating | $12,500 |
| Movefwd | General operating | $12,500 |
| Kairos Alive | General operating | $12,000 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Senior programming | $10,000 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs | Meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Cookie Cart | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dinomightsv | General operating | $10,000 |
| La Oportunidad | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Open Hands Foundation | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Spark Youth | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| Compas | Senior programming | $9,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Youth programming | $7,500 |
| Start Senior Solutions | General operating | $7,500 |
| 826 MSP | General operating | $5,000 |
| Faith Community Nurse Network | General operating | $5,000 |
| Minnesota African Women's Association (Mawa) | General operating | $4,000 |
| Age Well at Home | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
| Sojouner Project | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
| Start Senior Solutions | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
| Trellis | Presentation honorarium | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim D Thorpe
- Robert C Cote
- Ruggles Cote
- Margaret Thorpe Richards
- Thomas Thorpe
- Samuel A Cote
- Barbara Harmon
- Dan Thorpe
Questions people ask
Does The James R Thorpe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James R Thorpe Foundation give?
$342,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The James R Thorpe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tim D Thorpe (President), Robert C Cote (Treasurer), Ruggles Cote (Trustee) and Margaret Thorpe Richards (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The James R Thorpe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, youth programs and health.